This bill would increase the maximum compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 17, which expands the state’s control over education.

HSLDA's Position:

Oppose.

Action Requested:

None at this time

Status:

See "Bill History" link below.

Background:

While increasing state graduation rates is an admirable goal, notable research from the Brown Center on Education Policy, John Locke Foundation, and Nation Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, consistently find that there is no significant evidence linking high school graduation rates with higher compulsory school attendance ages.